Find & Apply For Construction / Building Inspector Jobs in Oakland Park, Florida

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. This is a non-exempt position, which is technical work responsible for the inspection/plan review of building construction plans, alterations, or repairs for compliance with Florida Building Code, laws and regulations for building and licensing. The employee in this classification involves the review and disposition of applications and plans for building permits to ensure that all such construction meets the required standards of the Florida Building Code, National Fire Protection Association, Americans with Disabilities Act, City of Plantation Ordinance and all related codes as to construction, maintenance, safety and conformance. Work is carried out independently, but employee may receive work orders from the Chief Building Inspector and/or the Chief Building Official. Work performance is reviewed by the Chief Structural Inspector and/or Chief Building Inspector. The position is responsible for performing structural plan reviews and related administrative functions, which may be completed remotely when approved by the Building Official and in accordance with City policy. The employee must report onsite as required to conduct field inspections, attend meetings, provide customer service, and perform other duties requiring an in-person presence. "Will-Call" status - Work when needed. No set schedule. Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause. Examples of Duties Performs structural plan review services, including the electronic review of construction plans and related documents, which may be performed remotely when authorized; coordinates plan review activities in conformance with sound plan review standards; issues inspection reports; and performs onsite inspections as assigned. Part Time Structural Inspector II shall have the power and duties as may be delegated by the Chief Structural Inspector or Building Director/Building Official. Prepares reports, performs inspections and investigations as required. Consults and deals with the general public, department officials, contractors, building owners and associates. Checks to insure that building plans meet with the City's building requirements. Performs related work as required and as directed. Performs inspections of all buildings or structures as to the conformity to conditions of the permit. Performs inspections, which may require employee to climb ladders or multiple flights of stairs, withstand exposure to heights, and walk on steep inclines, such as roofs. Enforces building and related City codes. This position does not have final procurement authority.